Year of Zayed: UAE residents to share their inspirational stories

The new initiative is in honour of the Year of Zayed.

Got an amazing story to tell? You can now share it with the world via a new platform called Zayed the Inspirer.

Described as a global database for inspirational stories, Zayed the Inspirer is named after the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the UAE. This year marks 100 years since the leader’s birth.

The platform was launched by Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy prime minister and Minister of Interior, at the World Government Summit in Dubai.

“The founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is a leader who inspired leaders, officials and the community, and a unique example of overcoming difficulties,” Sheikh Saif said.

“He was and still is an example to be followed by all who want to realise their ambitions and turn their dreams into reality, as well as a man of far-sighted visions, and the sands of the desert were not an obstacle to achieving his goals.”